# Opal vs XLocker

The clearest difference is rating: Opal at 4.7 against XLocker's 4.1. Opal also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (88K vs 13). XLocker's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Opal sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and XLocker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Opal holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Opal has 88K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Opal's written reviews are positive against 50% of XLocker's.

Opal ships an update every 5 days, XLocker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Opal | XLocker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (88K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opal-screen-time-control/id1497465230/reviews)** | [4.1 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xlocker-screen-time-control/id6446263551/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **88K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **62.1% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#48** | — |
| Size | 303 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Opal OS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497465229) | [文 熊](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677043920) |

## What reviewers say

### Opal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opal-screen-time-control/id1497465230)

**Currently charting:** #48 Top Grossing · Productivity, #90 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This app helps you regain control of your digital life by limiting app usage, blocking distractions, and improving focus. It provides tools and insights to reduce screen time, boost productivity, and enhance well-being.

**Highlights:** Screen time control, App blocker, Set app limits, Focus modes, Productivity reports, Block apps and websites, Mindful block screens

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Opal Student Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Opal Pro Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $89.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $99.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $99.99 | per year |
| Opal Pro Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $129.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $179.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps reduce screen time
- 🚀 Effective at blocking distracting apps
- 💡 Customizable blocking schedules
- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing design
- 🔒 Difficult to bypass blocks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable at times
- 🔓 Easy to bypass blocks in some cases
- 🤯 Can be frustrating when blocks don't work as expected
- 🕰️ Longer wait times to take breaks

**Reported bugs**

- Blocks apps that are not selected
- Inconsistent behavior when ending focus sessions
- Crashes when trying to manage blocked apps
- VPN issues causing other connectivity problems

**Requested features**

- Allow more customization of blocked apps
- Integrate with more productivity tools
- Provide more granular time tracking and reporting
- Offer a one-time purchase option
- Improve stability and reduce bugs


### XLocker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xlocker-screen-time-control/id6446263551)

This tool helps parents manage their children's screen time by setting daily limits for apps and locking them once the limit is reached. It offers features to prevent access to social media, games, and inappropriate content, while also allowing private storage of personal pictures and videos.

**Highlights:** Set daily app usage limits, Lock apps after limit is reached, Prevent access to social media and games, Secure private pictures and videos, Create up to 10 app groups, Password protect applications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| monthly subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $2.99 | per year |
| LockID lifetime vip | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Opal free?

Opal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is XLocker free?

XLocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Opal or XLocker?

Opal is rated higher. Opal averages 4.7 out of 5 from 88K ratings, while XLocker averages 4.1 from 13 ratings.

### Do Opal or XLocker have ads?

Neither Opal nor XLocker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Opal or XLocker?

Opal ships an update every 5 days, and XLocker every 2 months. Most recently, Opal was updated on September 26, 2026 and XLocker on September 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*